by Ian Marshall, ITTF Publications Editor

It is an open invitation. Therefore not all nominations may be accepted.

Furthermore only nominations submitted by bona fide national associations will be considered.

Full hospitality will be provided in a twin room from lunch on Tuesday 2nd May to breakfast on 8th May.

Each umpire will receive a daily allowance of US$25.00 or local equivalent per competition day, according to ITTF regulations.

All invited umpires must organize their own transport to the region as well as travel and medical insurance.

In addition, all invited umpires are responsible for early arrival and late departure.

Local transport will be provided from and to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport  (IATA Code: AMD) which serves the city of Ahmedabad.

Should a nominated umpire require a visa, kindly send relevant details when submitting the nomination (full name as in passport, date of birth, place of birth, passport number, expiry date of passport). A visa will be provided.

Umpires must wear the International umpiring uniforms as described in the Handbook for Match Officials.

Evaluations for Blue Badge and Blue Badge in Progress Umpires will not be conducted.

The closing date for nominations is Friday 31st March. The list of umpires accepted will be advised on or before Tuesday 4th April.

For replies and questions, please address:

Table Tennis Federation of India

Email: [email protected] or [email protected]

2017 India Junior and Cadet Open: Official letter of invitation (Friday 10th March)

2017 India Junior and Cadet Open: Official nomination form (Closing date is Friday 31st March)